Which phone is lighter?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (55 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro at 8.25 mm (0.95 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 199 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro is significantly wider than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (71.5 mm vs 67.3 mm), iPhone 16 Pro is significantly heavier (199 g vs 144 g), and iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.3 mm). iPhone 16 Pro is 4.2 mm wider and 11.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation), making...

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Smaller body

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro (199 g), 55 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (7.3 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro is 4.2 mm wider and 11.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 16 Pro	iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Difference
Width	71.5 mm	67.3 mm	-4.2 mm
Height	149.6 mm	138.4 mm	-11.2 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	7.3 mm	-0.95 mm
Weight	199 g	144 g	-55 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to grip one-handed with a 67.3 mm width and 138.4 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro may require more finger stretching (71.5 mm × 149.6 mm).
iPhone SE (3rd generation) slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.3 mm thick, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Pro (199 g), a 55 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro takes up more desk and bag space at 71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone SE (3rd generation) leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro is 4.2 mm wider and 11.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation), making iPhone 16 Pro significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro is wider (71.5 mm vs 67.3 mm, +4.2 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro is taller (149.6 mm vs 138.4 mm, +11.2 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199 g and iPhone SE (3rd generation) weighs 144 g — a difference of 55 g. iPhone 16 Pro is 38.2% heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation).

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro is 8.25 mm thick and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 7.3 mm thick (+0.95 mm). iPhone 16 Pro is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro is 4.2 mm wider and 11.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPhone 16 Pro at 199 g (55 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro at 8.25 mm (0.95 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 199 g.

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